Preschool & Daycare Center Serving Montana City, Clancy, Helena and East Helena, MT

Parents may phone or e-mail at any time. 

Parents may also request a parent/teacher meeting. 

We have an open-door policy so parents can drop in whenever they’d like, but please stop by the office so that we can make sure the visit is not disruptive to the child or the classroom. 

Sometimes a peek through the window might be a better option.

Teachers and Administrators are always available to speak with parents about any concern, and a parent may request a meeting with their child’s teachers at any time.

Dropping off or picking up can be a busy time for staff. We encourage you to make an appointment so that we can give you our undivided attention.

Teachers communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress and milestones being reached. Additionally, each child is sent home with a daily form that articulates how the child enjoyed school and the activities of the child’s day.

Each year in the spring and fall, teachers evaluate their students’ progress through assessments that accompany parent-teacher conferences.

Teachers also contact parents via Procare Connect, our online parent portal.

We gladly welcome parents to join us for special celebrations, birthdays, and presentations. Additionally, parents may volunteer in their child’s classroom or simply stop by to visit! 

A teacher may also ask for parent volunteers to help with a particular activity. If you would like to participate, you may always ask the teachers for opportunities.

Yes, for children in our Early Childhood programs (Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten). Part-time options include:

• 3-day programs (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
• 2-day programs (Tuesday/Thursday)

Children in our Nido and Early Childhood programs nap every day.

Naptime is from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. 

If your child has outgrown the need for a daily nap, he or she will be required to rest quietly on their mat while the rest of the children sleep.

Formal Assessments are conducted quarterly. These assessments help parents understand where their child is in his or her development and what areas can be strengthened. We incorporate both informal and standardized assessments during the year and note the individuality of each child relative to his or her progress. These assessments guide us, as educators, in developing our curriculum so that it matches the needs of the children in the class. 

Teachers’ observations of a child reflect the child’s growth and needs, both as individuals and as part of a group; this plays an essential role in the class’s day-to-day plans.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are held twice per year. These conferences are mandatory for the Pre-Kindergarten program and are highly encouraged for all other age groups. If we have a concern about your child’s development, a meeting is required regardless of age. Conferences may also be requested at different times by either parents or teachers as the need arises.

Yes, Discovery Kidzone is non-denominational Christian. However, we recognize all religions and cultures. 

We do not have a specific religious curriculum, but we do celebrate Christian holidays. 

We have a diverse community that encompasses many religions and cultures, and we endeavor to be sensitive to every family’s beliefs.

Our teachers far surpass the necessary licensing and STARS requirements. Many of our teachers hold a degree in Education or their CDA or are Montessori Certified.

We offer several opportunities and scholarships for our teachers to continue their early childhood education.

Our classroom ratios for each program:

• Infant & Toddler: 4:1
• Preschool: 8:1
• Pre-Kindergarten: 10:1
• Summer Camp & After-School: 14:1

At Discovery Kidzone, our vision is to provide high-quality and unique educational environments and provide early learning experiences that build a solid foundation and passion for life-long learning. 

We believe that Creating + Learning = FUN, and we strive to follow this basic principle in all that we do.